Jews by Choice

A quiet, reflective look at ordinary people restoring a lost place and wrestling with what belonging means.

Directed by

Justyna Gawełko, Tomer Slutzky

Genres

Documentary

Overview

A group of inhabitants of a small Czech town are rebuilding a destroyed synagogue, at the same time trying to give it a new lease of life. A contemporary story of the Jewish identity in one of the least religious countries of the world.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, faith, memory, isolation

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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